The Pentagon's Brain
An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency
by:
Annie Jacobsen
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book delves into the history and activities of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), exploring its role in developing cutting-edge technologies for the U.S. military. It uncovers the agency's most secretive projects, from the early days of the Cold War to contemporary times, revealing the impact of DARPA's innovations on warfare and surveillance.
Key points:
1. DARPA's Origin and Purpose: DARPA was created in 1958 after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik. Its main goal is to ensure the U.S. military's technological edge by creating advanced technologies.
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